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Hog Roast for a Wake in Binsted, West Sussex
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in Binsted.
- Wakes in village halls
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Ashes ceremonies
Slow-roasted pork in Binsted
About our funeral wake catering in Binsted
Wake catering across Binsted and West Sussex, at homes, halls and venues. Popular choices include salads, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes, and we’re often booked for gatherings after a cremation and scattering-of-ashes gatherings.
In a small place like Binsted, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Location
- Binsted (BN18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
A hog roast compared with other options
Rather than relatives cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What you get with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Carved to order by a chef
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Served at the time you choose
Before you choose a spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Permission from the hall or venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
Planning the wake in Binsted
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Whatever the occasion in Binsted, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebrations of life
- Family meals after a funeral
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Ford station, about 1.9 miles south-east.
What to look for in a quote
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Who carves and who serves
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
The process
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Late-December sunset in Binsted is about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each price is built from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Travel to Binsted
- How many people are eating
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Towns and villages near Binsted
What else we do in Binsted
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
FAQs for Binsted
Do you come out to small places like Binsted?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Binsted?
Ford station, about 1.9 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you serve the food?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can you work around our timings?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Wakes in Binsted: venues and practical details
Binsted is about 4 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We cater wakes across Binsted and nearby. Binsted is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 21 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of St Mary often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. Binsted is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 5 miles of Binsted, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Anywhere in BN18, we can roast on site for your guests. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Avisford (1 mile west), Walberton (1 mile west), Slindon Common (1 mile north-west), Slindon (2 miles north-west) and West Barnham (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Worthing (9 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Arundel Castle (2.4 miles east) and Arundel and District Hospital (1.9 miles east). The countryside around Binsted includes WWT Arundel and Bignor Hill.
- Local schools include St Philip Howard Catholic High School (1.9 miles south-west)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards